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7 Nights / 8 Days
4 nights in Athens
3 night Classical tour
Arrive any Friday from
January 8 to March 26, 2010
Arrive Saturday, Wednesday or Friday from April 3 to October 26, 2010
Arrive Mondays on the following dates: April 12, 19; May 10, 17, 24; June 7, 21; July 12, 26; August 9, 23; September 6, 13, 20; October 4, 18, 2010
Arrive any Friday from
November 5 to December 26, 2010
DAY 1 - ATHENS
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met by a Ya'lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
DAY 2 - ATHENS
Start the half day tour by ascending to the Acropolis and the full splendor of the 5th century B.C. Athens.
Visit the Propylaia (Gateway), the Temple of Athena Nike (Victory), the Parthenon and the Erechtheum.
Upon descent, pass Mars Hill with the text of Paul's famous sermon inscribed on the rock at its foot. The expansive Agora of Athens, where the ancient philosophers counseled and taught, lies below.
Continue to modern Athens and visit the Parliament and its famous guards, the Plaka area and other sites of this incredible city.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
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DAY 3 - ATHENS (Saronic Cruise)
In the morning, you will be transferred to the pier, Trocadero, to embark on your cruise.
Sail to the island of Hydra and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters.
Lunch is served on your way to the picturesque island of Poros. In the afternoon, arrive at the island of Aegina and visit the famed Temple of Afea Athena.
Arrive back at the Athens Trocadero in the evening and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
DAY 4 - OLYMPIA
Follow the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf, past the Corinth Canal and Old Corinth en route, to Epidaurus for a visit to the 4th century B.C. theater with its incredible acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Naflion for a short stop. Drive on to Mycenae, the center of one of Europe's earliest civilizations. According to legend, King Agamemnon led his Greek warriors from Mycenae to engage the Trojans in a war that lasted 10 years. visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Continue to Olympia through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Arrive Olympia for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5 - DELPHI
Visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then, drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia to the magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea en route to Delphi. Nestled in the mountains of Parnassus with an unforgettable view across acres of olives trees as far as the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi was the site of the famous Oracle of Apollo where states and individuals sought advice. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
DAY 6 - KALAMBAKA
Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, and the Museum. See the City Treasuries, the delicate 5th century statue of the Charioteer and other priceless art treasures discovered nearby. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of the gigantic stone pillars and monasteries of Meteora.
Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
DAY 7 - ATHENS
Visit Meteora. Perched atop massive columns of rock, stand ageless monasteries which house exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.
Then drive back to Athens, arriving back at your hotel in the early evening for overnight.
DAY 8 -
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight
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Price per in USD, valid from:
January 8 to December 26, 2010
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| Double |
$1,895
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$2,075
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$2,175
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$2,945
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| Single |
$2,735
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$3,145
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$3,195
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$4,895
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| Triple |
$1,785
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$1,935
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$1,945
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7 nights / 8 Days
4 nights in Athens
3 night Classical tour
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 7 nights of accommodations, with buffet breakfast daily.
• 3 dinners outside Athens.
• 4 1/2 days of touring in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed, bilingual guide.
• 1 day Saronic cruise, including lunch.
• Private transfers to/from the airport.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Hotel service fees and taxes.
• Ya’lla Tours USA Passenger Information Kit.
We guarantee to operate tour with a minimum
of two passengers
PLEASE NOTE:
The Athens city tour and Classical tour are motor-coach, group tours.
• Groups consist of up to 55 people.
• Groups include travelers of diverse nationalities, cultures, faiths, backgrounds,
ages, and interests.
• Touring is paced to allow the average traveler reasonable time to enjoy each site.
• In order to accommodate the entire group, there is no flexibility in the touring schedule.
This tour is a good value, but may not be the best choice for those who have special interests and/or concerns about keeping up with, or being held back by, a group.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Callirhoe |
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Royal Olympic |
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Electra Palace |
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| Athens |
Royal Olympic
Athenian Panorama Room |
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Amalia Hotels |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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Amalia Hotels |
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